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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1994 Chevrolet Suburban Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
14about this part
Share
2%of 858 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban, 2% of the 858 complaints for this model year. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Abs system failed-it starts to kick in, then releases, sent us into intersection and near misses with cars-paid to have brakes replaced, didn't correct the problem (told it must be a problem with ABS computer system); wipers occasionally begin slowing and work intermittently; differential was out when we purchased the car and we had to pay for the parts, appears to be happening again 2 years later.”

NHTSA complaint #712440, filed 1999-09

“Consumer was on the highway slowing down to brake for traffic & pedal went all the way to the floor. Vehicle wouldn't stop. Abs light or no other warning light came on. Dealer seemed to repair vehicle, but it hasnt been driven at highway speed to experience it again. Also, transmission seems to be straining when starting to take off. Dealer checked vehicle out, but found everything to be okay.”

NHTSA complaint #865587, filed 2000-07

“Carrier gear on limited slip differential cracked. Manufacturer will be notified. Consumer states ABS do not stop vehicle and consumer has had to run off the road may times in order to prevent an accident.”

NHTSA complaint #878455, filed 2001-01

“Windshield wipers work intermittently, the transmission failed while driving at 30 MPH without prior warning, which resulted in loss of power. Gm says vehicle is not included in recal of other vehicles of the same year, model and problems”

NHTSA complaint #851247, filed 1999-10

“My wife placed k2500 Suburban in park in garage. Removed 9 month old daughter from car seat, opened front driver's door and stepped from truck. The truck suddenly made a loud noise and began backing out of level garage, dragging them to driveway. They got clear of truck and it went down steep driveway across alley and up nieghbor's steep driveway through brick trash structure and into neighbors house. At time of recovery engine was running with emergency brake approximately 1/3 of the way to the floor. …”

NHTSA complaint #703062, filed 1999-02

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2024716%
20231914%
20223226%
20213919%
20201023%
20193849%
20181923%
20173927%
20164520%
20154811%
201458%
201365%
201255%
201132%
201011%
200922%
200873%
200793%
200629%
20051512%
2004147%
2003217%
2002238%
2001338%
2000124%
1999477%
1998199%
19974711%
19964011%
1995255%
1994142%
1993112%
199263%
1991917%
1990713%
198958%
1988310%
198716%
1985222%

Other parts of the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban

Brakes
581 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
168 complaints
Seat belts
26 complaints
Engine cooling
23 complaints
Electrical system
21 complaints
Seats
18 complaints
Tires
17 complaints
Fuel system
15 complaints
Other or unknown
13 complaints
Vehicle speed control
12 complaints
Suspension
11 complaints
Exterior lighting
9 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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